TraceLens the OpenTelemetry UI

TraceLens is an OpenTelemetry logging, tracing and metrics visualizer that focuses on providing developers with relevant data, rather than overwhelming them with a large quantity of information. It also acts as an OpenTelemetry Collector for ingesting and storing data.

Getting Started

Setting Up Docker Compose

Begin by downloading the Docker Compose file. This file contains all the necessary configurations to run the essential components for TraceLens.

Once downloaded, executing this Docker Compose file will establish a local environment comprising a Postgres database instance for data storage, a Redis instance for caching, and the TraceLens UI, which will be accessible on your local machine via http://localhost:5001.

Integrating Microsoft Aspire with TraceLens

Enhance your project's capabilities by installing the TraceLens Aspire library. Start by installing the Nuget package "TraceLens.Aspire". This package provides essential functionalities to integrate TraceLens with your Microsoft Aspire applications.

To incorporate TraceLens into your .NET application, modify the program.cs file of your Aspire AppHost configuration as follows:

using TraceLens.Aspire;

This using directive adds the necessary TraceLens namespaces to your project.

builder.AddTraceLens();

This line of code configures your application builder to include TraceLens, enabling telemetry and tracing features.

Sending Telemetry Data

TraceLens is equipped with an OpenTelemetry collector that operates at http://localhost:4317. This collector is designed to handle telemetry data using the OpenTelemetry V1 protobuf contracts through gRPC, facilitating efficient data collection and monitoring. This setup is crucial for gathering insights and improving application performance through detailed telemetry.

Terms of Use

During beta, TraceLens is free to use for everyone.

After beta, TraceLens will be free for personal use and OSS projects. A subscription model will be available for commercial use after beta. details are undecided yet.